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Paul Thomas Anderson won big at the Oscars with “One Battle After Another” but “Sinners” also landed major wins. But in the shadow of those big movies, actor Amy Madigan ended a 40-year wait between nomination and winning for “Weapons,” and the show honored Rob Reiner and Robert Redford in a long in memoriam section. Anderson, one of the most respected filmmakers of his generation, finally won an Oscar. Then he won another. Then he won the biggest one. There were also two stunning musical performances — “I Lied to You” from “Sinners” and “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy Awards have named the best movies of 2025, with “One Battle After Another” winning top honors and “Sinners” mak…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars were decked out for the 98th annual Academy Awards, the final stop on Hollywood's monthslong awards season.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” has been crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. Jessie Buckley won best actress and Michael B. Jordan won best actor at the 98th Academy Awards. After a lionized career stretching back three decades, Paul Thomas Anderson won his first Oscar for best director, a long-in-coming coronation for the “One Battle After Another” filmmaker. “Sinners” cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made Oscar history, becoming the first female director of photography to win the award in the 98 year history of the Academy Awards. Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars and moving tributes were paid to Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner at the 98th Academy Awards.
The 98th Academy Awards on Sunday saw “One Battle After Another” win big with six awards, including best picture, director, supporting actor and casting. “Sinners” followed with four awards, including best actor for leading man Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley took home best actress for “Hamnet.” Comedian Conan O’Brien returned for a second year to host the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
'One Battle After Another' wins best picture at the 98th Academy Awards.
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Academy Award for ‘Sinners,’ the star’s first Oscar.
Paul Thomas Anderson wins best director Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes Oscar history as first female and Black winner in cinematography category.